Hello, my name is Andrew and I am based at Relationship Counselling Kent’s Sevenoaks practice. I am fully quailifed therapist and hold an advanced diploma in couples counselling, which means I am better able to support you in this specialised area of work. I also have a Certificate in Psychosexual Therapy and I’m a registered member of NCS (National Counselling Society).
Any couple is welcome to my practice, regardless of sexual orientation, ethnicity, or age. I also welcome individuals with relationship concerns or challenges.
I appreciate that coming to therapy may feel daunting, particularly if it is the first time for you. My priority is to ensure you feel comfortable and at ease. I will ensure that both of you have the time and space to be heard and explain why you have come to therapy and what you would like to achieve from the process.
You may find it hard to put your finger on exactly what is wrong or perhaps feel overwhelmed by the number of things you want to get off your chest. That is fine and I will work with you to help identify the key issues and discover patterns. Conversely, you may worry that your problems seem relatively trivial. I believe that all couples can benefit from therapy and I will help support you whether your issues feel big or small.
I do not follow an ‘off the shelf’ model because I believe that each couple is unique. Therefore, I will tailor my approach to cover your wants and needs.
Usually, we will discuss each partner’s previous history, particularly childhood, as the way we interact with each other is influenced by our past. I will also provide you with some tools and techniques to help improve your relationship in the here and now.
Additionally, we will look to the future. I will help build your development and growth both as a couple and as individuals. You may ultimately decide that it is better to end your relationship. If that is the case, I will support you through that process to help ensure that it is constructive and as amicable as possible.
The relationship issues that I can help you with include, but are not restricted to : – poor communication; infidelity and loss of trust. Intimacy problems and lack of desire. Relationship conflict; differences in values and/or life choices.
I subscribe to and work within the NCS ethical framework alongside undertaking regular professional development. I also have regular supervision and hold professional indemnity insurance.
If you would like to make an appointment to come and see me for couple therapy Sevenoaks. Please contact me via Relationship Counselling Kent today. Book now with Andrew
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Jackie Hare My husband and I were both very nervous and unsure of what our session with Jackie would be. We were quickly reassured and had everything explained to us. Jackie is wonderful, she is the perfect mix of funny, reassuring and knowledgeable. My husband and I were in a rut, Jackie helped us to see the importance of us again. We would not hesitate to use Jackie's services again if the need arises, however, using the tools she equipped us with we both believe we won't need to. Jackie helped us talk to each other about things we would never have done so without her help. We are proud of us for going to marriage counselling but we feel very lucky to have met Jackie and used her amazing guidance.
Jackie Hare Jackie helped us at a time when we were approaching rock bottom in our relationship. We both found her to be friendly, very approachable and reassuring. She helped us to communicate at a much deeper level and to understand the other's point of view. We would thoroughly recommend Jackie to any couple going through relationship difficulties.
Kathy Hoggart Kathy Hoggart is amazing! With Kathy’s help my husband and I are back ‘on track’. Kathy reassured us that both of our feelings count and because of this Kathy gained our trust instantly. Kathy quickly helped us to identify what could be causing our issues and how we can use simple techniques and solutions to resolve/manage/accept them. Kathy had a very thoughtful approach throughout our sessions so that they were well planned and logical but also free flowing and flexible and without her being overbearing or dictating the pace. We had quick exercises that we willingly did in between our sessions that also really helped with our conversation during them. The support Kathy gave us to resolve our issues was superb. The tips and encouragement Kathy gave us helped us to work well together during the sessions. We were also able to work independently so that we made good progress from one session to the next. We are still using those tips now and we still remind each other when we need to of the wonderful guidance Kathy gave so that we can continue to benefit from it whenever we need to.
Kaye Barney I have recently been helped by Kaye Barney and through my sessions I can honestly say I have felt improvement. She helped create a open and friendly platform in which we could discuss the relevant topics that helped ease my overall stress and anxiety. I would recommend Kaye very highly and I would not hesitate to book further sessions if I felt the need. I would also recommend the online sessions and found them far less stressful that adding extra travel to my day.
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